Techniquest
Veteran Member
Basel to Zurich is usually loco-hauled with a Re460, but some Re420s especially on slower trains can be found. There are also German ICEs and maybe ICNs.
You can check individual train compositions on the Reisezuege website.
Bernina Express is not worth it in my opinion. The standard trains with fully opening windows are much better. I don't know if they are still hauled though.
Thanks, I'll bang that data into YouTube now and make an informed decision on my choice of move. I'm guessing a Basel to Zurich walk-up ticket will happily be valid on the ICEs? Not familiar with ICNs though.
I believe the Bernina Express services are effectively the tourist coaches hauled by EMUs. My Advance booked via the DB website has me on what Seat61 assures me to be the correct train, so I should be sat in the EMU with opening windows.
Thanks for the swift reply!